Leviticus 16:8 Meaning
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.
Context Explained
6And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
7And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
8And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.
9And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.
10But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 9:28
This verse explains that Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, paralleling the scapegoat's role.
Romans 8:3
This verse discusses God sending His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, relating to the concept of atonement.
1 Peter 3:18
This verse highlights Christ's suffering for sins, echoing the theme of sacrificial atonement.
Source: Leviticus 16:8